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51st Annual Country Music Association Awards
November 8, 2017 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The 51st Annual Country Music Association Awards, commonly known as the 51st CMA Awards, will be held on November 8, 2017 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The ceremony recognises some of the best country music released during the eligibility period (between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017). It is the twelfth ceremony to be held at the Arena, the eighteenth to be held in November and the tenth night to be co-hosted by country stars Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. The ceremony will be directed by Paul Miller.
The nominations for the 51st CMA Awards were announced on 4 September 2017 on Good Morning America by Lauren Alaina, Dustin Lynch and Brothers Osborne. The nominees were lead by Miranda Lambert (5) and followed by Keith Urban and Little Big Town (4).
Results
| Category | Winner | Work | Nominees |
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| Entertainer of the Year | N/A | ||
| Male Vocalist of the Year | N/A | ||
| Female Vocalist of the Year | N/A | ||
| Vocal Group of the Year | N/A | ||
| Vocal Duo of the Year | N/A | ||
| New Artist of the Year | N/A | ||
| Musician of the Year | N/A |
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| Album of the Year | |||
| Single of the Year | |||
| Song of the Year | |||
| Musical Event of the Year | |||
| Video of the Year |
Special Recognition Awards
The CMA Special Recognition Award recipients were announced on 4 April 2017
| Award | Recipient |
|---|---|
| International Country Broadcaster Award | Bob Harris |
| Jo Walker-Meador International Award | Rob Potts |
| Jeff Walker Global Country Artist Award | The Shires |
| International Artist Achievement Award | Carrie Underwood |
| Wesley Rose International Media Achievement Award | Richard Wootton |
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